1970 Washington Star International

1970 Washington Star International
Date July 13 – July 19
Edition 2nd
Category Grand Prix (Class 2)
Draw 64S / 32D
Prize money $35,000
Surface Clay / Outdoor
Location Washington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
United States Cliff Richey [1]
Doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan [2]

The 1970 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was the second edition of the tournament and was part of the 1970 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Class 2 event. It was held in Washington, D.C. from July 13 through July 19, 1970. Cliff Richey won the singles title and earned a $7,000 first prize.[3][4]

Champions

Men's Singles

United States Cliff Richey defeated United States Arthur Ashe 7–5, 6–2, 6–1 [1]

Men's Doubles

South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Romania Ilie Năstase / Romania Ion Țiriac 7–5, 6–0 [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "ATP – 1970 Washington Men's Single s Draw". ATP.
  2. 1 2 "ATP – 1970 Washington Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
  3. ↑ "Cliff Richey Defeats Ashe to Win Start Tennis Tourney". Gettysburg Times. Jul 20, 1970.
  4. ↑ "Richey Trips Ashe in Washington Net". Schenectady Gazette. Jul 20, 1970.
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